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Dr. Fox Only Appeals to the Heart, Not the Mind

Does charisma matter? What is the one thing that makes people listen to someone? We have all seen a TED talk at some point in our lives, these talks are loved by thousands all over the globe; the reason is not always the subject matter but it is often because of the speaker too. More…

BySeirut JavedSeptember 22, 20200Comments

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Blaming the Victim: The Conviction of Assault and Rape Cases

Assigning blame to the victim of any crime is a heinous notion in itself. As recent events have shown, there is a tendency for the general population to blame victims particularly in cases of sexual assault and rape charges. Victim blaming comes in many different forms, from more subtle remarks and nuances, to direct accusations…

ByKhudeeja AsifSeptember 18, 20200Comments

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The Continuing Horrors of Female Genital Mutilation in the 21st Century

The World Health Organization gives the definition for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as, ‘procedures that alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.’ The practice of FGM has been taking place in numerous countries worldwide for decades, including Pakistan. Much like in India, FGM is a well-kept secret in our country,…

ByKhudeeja AsifSeptember 15, 20200Comments

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Balochi Folktales: The Story of Hani and Sheh Mureed

In the sphere of Pakistani folklore, Balochi folk tales are not given much limelight but they are attention-worthy as each is magical and soul-touching. Today, we voyage into the world of the Balochi folktale of Hani and Sheh Mureed . It is a ballad that sheds light on different forms of love that arise…

BySeirut JavedSeptember 13, 20200Comments

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Stereotype Threat: Unwillingly Giving into the Label

Stereotype threat has penetrated the society on different levels but its glaring evidence can be seen in social and academic circles where ethnic minorities and women are concerned. What is it? Simply put, the negative stereotypes of a group that is rampant in the society affect a member of that group so much so that…

BySeirut JavedSeptember 9, 20200Comments

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Fake News, Conspiracy Theories and the Danger of Partisan Reporting in Mainstream Media

“Fake News” is a relatively new concept. For most people the term, by association, has turned into a political slogan of the American right-wing. And they can not be blamed for it either. Donald Trump popularized the term in the current political climate by leveling it at any reporters or news media that he termed…

BySaad RashidSeptember 7, 20200Comments

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Pakistan and the hauntings of child abuse

Numbers on the rise When a society plagued by rampant abuse meets the negligence of the authorities guarding it, a never-ending cycle of horror is set into motion. The victims produced run across the spectrum, sometimes taking the form of a raped and murdered 6-year-old Zainab and sometimes manifesting in hundreds of 10-14-year-olds who are…

ByWafa MalikSeptember 4, 20200Comments

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Unpacking the numbers behind the refugee struggle

UNHCR reports around 70.8 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, in its annual Global Trends Study. An unparalleled number constituting around 1% of the world's entire population. This record figure includes an internally displaced population of around 41.3 million, nearly 25.9 million refugees and an approximate number of 3.5 million asylum seekers . Despite the challenges of…

ByWafa MalikSeptember 3, 20200Comments

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The Barriers to Women’s Mobility and their Consequences

The mobility of Pakistani women outside the home is a point to be debated on, regarding the lackluster attention given to it. Women’s movements are restricted, not only by social and religious norms, but also by patriarchal figures. These well accepted rules against women and their contribution to the nation’s economy is part of the…

ByKhudeeja AsifSeptember 2, 20200Comments

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The State of Censorship in Pakistan

Illiteracy is a plague that has held back Pakistan from truly thriving in the global sphere. However, lack of education and literate professionals is less of an issue than censorship. Barring literary journals, magazines, books and other forms of press media is the determining factor in the developmental stagnancy of the country at large. The…

ByKhudeeja AsifAugust 29, 20200Comments

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